Where those associated with Western films from around the world are laid to rest.

Friday, July 27, 2012

RIP Eddie Nichols

Jan 24, 1931 - July 23, 2012 OKLAHOMA CITY Edward Lee Nichols was born in
Hollywood, CA January 24, 1931. He attended Hollywood High School and the Little
Red School House. He was the son of Carl Nelson and Henrietta Louise Booth
Nichols. During the depression, Ed and his six siblings were child actors. Ed
worked for G.M. and owned a carpet retail store. Ed was preceded in death by
Delores June Smith; and son, Douglas Edward Nichols. He is survived by his wife,
Amanda Hilton Nichols; daughter, Diane Lea Ayers & husband; grandchildren,
Curtis Ayers and Nicole Maingi; great-grandchild, Adelynn Maingi; and
stepchildren, Douglas Hilton Low and Amanda Montgomery. Memorial services will
be held at the Sportsman's Club, 4001 N.W. 39 St., OKC, Thursday, July 26 at 1
p.m.

About Me

Born in Toledo, Ohio in 1946 I have a BA degree in American History from Cal St. Northridge. I've been researching the American West and western films since the early 1980s and visiting filming sites in Spain and the U.S.A. Elected a member of the Spaghetti Western Hall of Fame 2010.